Carpenter

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring for a Project Carpenter in Nashville, TN

Job Description

This role focuses on a wide range of carpentry tasks on a large new construction project, including installing plywood decking, framing walls, and building or dismantling temporary structures such as handrails. You will work on an active construction site, contributing to structural framing and concrete form carpentry while following established safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install plywood decking accurately and safely according to project specifications.
• Frame walls using 2x4 lumber, ensuring proper alignment, measurements, and structural integrity.
• Build and tear down handrails and other temporary safety or access structures as needed.
• Perform residential-style framing and concrete form carpentry that supports the overall structure of the project.
• Use basic hand tools such as hammers, squares, chalk boxes, and tape measures to complete daily tasks.
• Work effectively on an active construction job site, coordinating with other trades and following site procedures.
• Follow construction safety guidelines and adhere to OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
• Maintain and transport personal hand tools and tool bags required for daily carpentry work.
• Support general carpentry needs on the project, including layout, measuring, cutting, and assembling materials.
• Adapt to changing job site priorities and assist with additional carpentry-related tasks as directed.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of carpentry experience.
• Hands-on experience in framing, including residential framing.
• Proficiency using basic hand tools such as hammer, squares, chalk box, and tape measure.
• Experience working on a construction job site.
• Familiarity with construction safety practices and OSHA guidelines.
• Experience with concrete form carpentry.
• Ability to read measurements accurately and work from directions on site.
• Capability to perform physically demanding tasks in a construction environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any OSHA or related safety certifications are a plus.
• Experience in residential framing is highly transferable.
• Experience in concrete form carpentry is highly transferable.
• Comfort working on large-scale, high-profile construction projects.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute to a high-profile stadium project with a stable, well-established general contractor that maintains a strong presence and consistent workload in the local market. The role offers a contract-to-hire path, providing an opportunity for long-term stability and growth. You can expect steady hours with the potential for at least 10 hours of overtime per week, supporting strong earning potential while working within a reliable and safety-focused organization.

Work Environment

This position is based on a new construction stadium project, working primarily on first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. You must be open to occasional Saturday work as needed; when Saturday work is scheduled, you will receive at least three days’ notice. Orientation takes place at 6:00 a.m., Monday through Thursday, after which you transition into your regular shift. The environment is an active construction site that follows strict safety protocols, including adherence to OSHA and site-specific rules. You will work outdoors and in partially enclosed areas, often at heights or around heavy equipment, and must bring and use your own basic carpentry hand tools and tool bags, including a hammer, square, chalk box, and tape measure.

This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.